THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile introduction The Housing

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile introduction The Housing Development Agency (“HDA”) is a national public development agency that promotes sustainable communities by making well located and appropriately planned land buildings available for the development of human settlements. The Agency has developed and deployed an information system which includes municipal profiles for selected municipalities. The intent of this profile is to provide guidelines and advice to Provincial Department of Human Settlements as well as municipalities on efficient utilization of land economic government infrastructure investments in support of integrated human settlements development. about the template The template was compiled for the Housing Development Agency using a number of different data sources. The 2011 Census information from Stats. SA was used extensively to represent socio-economic information. The financial profile data was extracted from the municipalities’ most recent financial statements. The Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Housing Development Plan (MHDP) and Spatial Development Framework of each municipality also provided inputs into the municipal profile. Where possible, each source of information is quoted as part of the specific figure, table or chart. The municipal profile is structured in the following sections: • Section 1 provides background information on the municipality, including land use data; • Section 2 deals with demographic information such as population growth and income; • Section 3 provides an economic overview of the municipality; • Section 4 investigates the financial status of the municipality; • Section 5 gives headline data on the property market in the municipality; • Section 6 looks at housing demand historic delivery of RDP houses; • Section 7 displays a land rent analysis • Section 8 provides a snapshot of water, sanitation and electricity delivery; • Section 9 displays a cost surface analysis • Section 10 deals with budget implications of servicing the housing backlog, • Section 11 analyse the performance of the planning function at municipal level. Thabazimbi Local Municipality Source: Municipal Demarcation Board , 2011 Thabazimbi Local Municipality is located in the southwestern part of the Limpopo Province and has Botswana as its international neighbour. Thabazimbi is named after the exceptionally lucrative iron ore that is found in the vicinity and means 'mountain of iron' in Twana. The municipality is almost 1 119 983 hectares in extent, of which 1, 08% is developed. Contact Details: Private Bag X 530, Thabazimbi, 0380 7 Rietbok Street, Thabazimbi, 0380 Tel : (014) 777 1525 Fax : (014) 777 1531 Email: Website: www. thabazimbi. gov. za Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 1

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 1: Background Land Cover Category % Coverage Waterbodies 0, 17% Wetland 0, 23% Flood bank and river bed 0, 13% Plantations and woodlots 0, 02% Grassland 13, 85% Barren 2, 24% Cultivated land 7, 34% Erosion 0, 20% Forest and woodland 1, 05% Bush 73, 68% Mines and quarries 0, 28% Smallholdings 0, 47% Urban/built up area: Industrial and transport 0, 06% Urban landfills 0, 00% Urban/built up area: Commercial 0, 00% Urban/built up area: Residential 0, 15% Urban/built up area: Other 0, 01% Urban rural cluster (low density) 0, 11% Source: Limpopo Province, Land Cover Data set, ESKOM 2013, Geo. Terra. Image (GTI) Pty Ltd, Pretoria, South Africa The total extent of Thabazimbi LM is 1 119 983 hectares. Almost 73, 68% (in terms of geographic area) of Thabazimbi LM is covered in bush fields. Mining, although a very important economic industry, consumes only about 0, 28% of the surface area of Thabazimbi LM. Source: Land Cover, Gauteng Spatial Development Framework, 2006 Source: Limpopo Province, Land Cover Data set, ESKOM 2013, Geo. Terra. Image (GTI) Pty Ltd, Pretoria, South Africa Thabazimbi LM has no Tribal / Traditional villages within the municipal boundary. More than 98, 92% of the municipality is currently vacant/ undeveloped % population residing on farms 17, 80% 17, 80 Stats. SA -2011 % population residing in Urban Areas 82, 20% Demarcation Board - 2011 Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 2

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 2: Demographics population Thabazimbi LM has a population of 85 232 people (Stats. SA, 2011). Although the population density has increased since 2002, it is still well below the metro average. Population 1996 - 2020 R 2 = 1, 00 65 487 Year 1996 RSA Population 40 583 573 Thabazimbi LM 60 134 % 0, 15% 2001 44 819 778 65 487 0, 15% 2011 51 770 560 85 232 0, 16% Growth 3, 02% 1, 78% . 0 20 18 . 0 6. 19 05 0: 6. 0 1 22 90 0: 0 5. 0 0: 0 6. 00 1 9 24 : . 0 05 0 00 6. : 0 26 190 0: 0 5. 0 0: 0 6. 0 1 28 90 0: 0 5. 0 0: 0 6. 0 1 30 90 0: 0 5. 0 0: 0 6. 0 1 02 90 0: 0 5. 0 0 0 7. 19 : 00 05 : 00 0: 00 : 0 0 60 134 Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011 85 232 Thabazimbi has a LOW POPULATION DENSITY OF 0, 08 people per hectare, largely due to 98, 92% of the municipality not being developed. income 2001 to 2011 1996 to 2001 By 2020, the population of Thabazimbi Local Municipality is expected to be 113 309 Households that may qualify for subsidies based on income - 2001 Household Monthly Income 2011 6 000 From 2001 - 2011, the % people earning less than R 3500/month reduced with: 3, 82% per annum. Number of households 5 000 4 000 3 000 2 000 4 138 20 238 1 000 0 1 R No in co m R -R e 40 4 R 1 - 00 80 R R 1 - 80 1 60 R 1 - 60 3 2 R 01 3 2 6 00 4 R 01 R 6 12 40 0 8 R R 01 12 25 80 R 60 R 25 0 51 1 6 R 20 R 5 00 10 1 2 - R 1 20 40 1 0 R 1 - 02 4 20 R 0 4 20 0 80 4 1 80 or 0 m or e Less than R 3500/month Monthly income category Households in Thabazimbi Local Municipality are relatively poor with almost 13, 98% earning no income at all and 83, 87% of the municipality earns less than R 12 800/month. There has been significant growth in the income bracket earning between R 3500 and R 12800/month – a clear signal for rental or gap market housing options. Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011 R 3 500 - R 12 801/Month Households that may qualify for subsidies based on income - 2011 From 2001 - 2011, the % people earning between R 3500 to R 12801/month grew at: 10, 61% per annum. 8 529 Less than R 3500/month 12 504 R 3 500 - R 12 801/Month Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 3

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 2: Demographics level of education Highest level of education achieved in 2011 Highest level of education 2011 The percentage of population with no schooling decreased between 2001 and 2011 with 11, 15% Other Higher Degree (Masters / Ph. D) Honours degree Bachelors Degree and Post graduate Diploma Bachelors Degree Post Higher Diploma (Masters, Doctoral Diploma) Higher Diploma with Grade 12 / Std 10 Certificate with Grade 12 / Std 10 NTC VI / N 6 NTC V / N 5 NTC IV / N 4 NTC III / N 3 / NIC / (V) Level 4 Grade 12 / Standard 10 / Form 5 / Matric / NTC 111 Grade 12 / Std 10 / Form 5 Diploma with less than Grade 12 / Std 10 Certificate with less than Grade 12 / Std 10 NTC II / N 2 / NIC / (V) Level 3 NTC I / N 1 / NIC / (V) Level 2 Grade 11 / Standard 9 / Form 4 Grade 10 / Standard 8 / Form 3 Grade 9 / Standard 7 / Form 2 / ABET 4 Grade 8 / Standard 6 / Form 1 Grade 7 / Standard 5 / ABET 3 Grade 6 / Standard 4 Grade 5 / Standard 3 / ABET 2 Grade 4 / Standard 2 Grade 3 / Standard 1 / ABET 1 (Kha Ri Gude, SANLI) Grade 2 / Sub B Grade 1 / Sub A Grade 0 No schooling 0 2 000 4 000 6 000 8 000 10 000 Number of people 12 000 14 000 16 000 Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011 gender distribution Gender Distribution 1996 - 2011 70% 61, 35% Number of people 60% 46, 74% 50% 40% 58, 24% 53, 26% 38, 65% 41, 76% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1996 Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011 2001 Male The male gender constitutes approximately 58, 24% of the total population. This trend can often be observed in mining towns where the mining industry is predominantly male orientated. 2011 Female Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 4

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 3: Economics economic sector & strength Economic Strength - GVA (R Millions) Economic strength Share of GVA 90, 98% 100% 2011 Share of employment 2010 58, 01% 2009 % Share 50% 2008 Ag ric ul tu re M M in an in g uf ac tu rin g El ec tri cit Co y ns tru ct io n Re ta il Tr an sp Co or t m m F i un na nc ity Ge e an ne d ra s oc lg ia ov l er nm en t 0% Economic sector Comparison of Economic Growth Rates (2007 2011) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Thabazimbi LM Metro Average Limpopo GVA National GDP In 2011, the unemployment rate was: 2006 2005 2004 The dominant economic sector in Thabazimbi Local Municipality is mining, which contributes to more than 90, 98% of the GVA of the municipality. This industry employs more than 58, 01% of Thabazimbi’s people. All other economic sectors contribute less than 15% each of the GVA of Thabazimbi Local Municipality. 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% -2% -4% -6% -8% 2007 20, 6% 0 50 000 100 000 Metro Average 150 000 Thabazimbi LM In 2011, Thabazimbi Local Municipality contributed to 0, 53% of the National GVA. Municipality Economic Growth Rate 2008 2009 2010 2011 Average City of Cape Town 4, 0% -1, 1% 3, 0% 3, 1% Buffalo City LM 3, 3% -1, 3% 1, 2% 2, 1% 2, 0% Nelson Mandela Bay 0, 0% Metro -4, 6% 0, 6% -0, 2% Mangaung 4, 8% -0, 9% 1, 8% 2, 4% 2, 8% e. Thekwini 2, 9% -1, 6% 2, 1% 2, 4% 2, 2% Ekurhuleni 4, 1% -3, 5% 3, 3% 3, 8% 2, 7% City of Johannesburg 5, 7% -1, 0% 2, 9% 3, 8% 3, 6% 3, 1% 3, 0% 3, 1% 3, 7% City of Tshwane 2, 6% Thabazimbi LM -7, 2% -6, 5% 3, 2% 1, 5% -2, 06% Thabazimbi LM has the lowest average annual economic growth rate (2008 - 2011) in comparison with all 8 of the metropolitan municipality. Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011 Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 5

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 4: Financial Status of the municipality annual collection rate Annual Collection Rate (2013) Rand/Million 82, 06% of all billed revenue has been collected, the benchmark is 95% The payment level of 82, 06% resulted in a loss of R 18 million in cash flow which should have been utilised in service delivery or in capital investment. R 150 R 100 R 50 R 0 2013 (Rand/million) R 102 Revenue billed Renevue collected R 84 Loss in cash flow R 18 Future sustainability and growth is dependent on a collection rate of approximately 95% and a focused revenue collection strategy should be implemented. own revenue to total operating revenue Although 68, 04% of the Municipality’s revenue was internally generated in 2013, this has decreased from 71, 42% during 2012, which indicates an increasing dependency on government grants to sustain operations. Total Revenue (excl. Capital grants), R 198 Own revenue, R 135 Operational grants, R 63 R 0 R 20 R 40 R 60 R 80 R 100 R 120 R 140 R 160 R 180 R 200 Rand/Million asset turnover Service revenue to assets employed (asset turnover) measures whethere is sufficient investment in economic assets. The benchmark is 20% R 942 R 909 The historic infrastructure base is sufficient to support the current service delivery demands. R 1 000 R 800 10, 95% 9, 91% R 600 R 400 R 103 The downwards trend however indicates the need to invest in economic assets to ensuring future generations of revenue. R 90 R 200 Infrastructure carrying value R 0 2012 (Rand/million) 2013 (Rand/million) Service charges Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 6

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 4: Financial status of the municipality budget implementation Indicates to what extent the Municipality is able to deliver on its planned budget. The target is 100%. Revenue and expenditure management 23, 35% actual expenditure on capital budget 133, 09% R 350 000 R 300 000 R 250 000 R 200 000 R 150 000 R 100 000 R 50 000 R 0 84, 72% 133, 09% actual expenditure on operational budget 84, 72% actual revenue realised 23, 25%, Capital Expenditure Operating Expenditure Budgeted Actual The consistent realisation of revenue below the budgeted revenue over the past three years is indicative of unrealistic revenue projections. Operating Revenue Section 5: Property market Average land value(R/m²) per land use Vacant Land State-Owned Properties Small Holdings (Agricultural Purposes) Residential Properties Public Service Infrastructure Properties Owned By Public Benefit Organisations Properties For Multiple Purposes Municipal Properties Industrial Properties Farm Properties (Residential Purposes) Farm Properties (Other Business & Commercial Purposes) Farm Properties (Agricultural Purposes) Farm Properties Business & Commercial Properties R 34, 86 R 622, 08 R 3, 32 R 119, 99 R 3, 01 R 473, 65 R 236, 84 R 38, 22 R 854, 40 R 65, 67 R 1, 43 R 0, 07 R 1, 31 R 18, 36 Total Number of Transfers R 120000000 120 R 10000 100 60 R 60000000 40 R 40000000 20 R 20000000 0 R 0 JQ KP KQ LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXT 1 LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXT 2 LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXT 3 LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXT 4 LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXT 5 LP LQ MOJUTENG NORTHAM EXT 1 NORTHAM EXT 2 NORTHAM EXT 5 NORTHAM EXT 6 REGOROGILE ROOIBERG SECTIONAL TITLES THABAZIMBI EXT 12 THABAZIMBI EXT 14 THABAZIMBI EXT 16 THABAZIMBI EXT 17 THABAZIMBI EXT 18 THABAZIMBI EXT 2 THABAZIMBI EXT 31 THABAZIMBI EXT 32 THABAZIMBI EXT 37 THABAZIMBI EXT 47 THABAZIMBI EXT 5 THABAZIMBI EXT 6 : DIE BYEKORF THABAZIMBI EXT 7 THABAZIMBI EXT 8 R 80000000 80 JQ KP KQ LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXT 1 LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXT 2 LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXT 3 LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXT 4 LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXT 5 LP LQ MOJUTENG NORTHAM EXT 1 NORTHAM EXT 2 NORTHAM EXT 5 NORTHAM EXT 6 REGOROGILE ROOIBERG SECTIONAL TITLES THABAZIMBI EXT 12 THABAZIMBI EXT 14 THABAZIMBI EXT 16 THABAZIMBI EXT 17 THABAZIMBI EXT 18 THABAZIMBI EXT 2 THABAZIMBI EXT 31 THABAZIMBI EXT 32 THABAZIMBI EXT 37 THABAZIMBI EXT 47 THABAZIMBI EXT 5 THABAZIMBI EXT 6 : DIE BYEKORF THABAZIMBI EXT 7 THABAZIMBI EXT 8 No of Transfers 140 Highest Transfers Source: Thabazimbi Valuation Roll 2013 -2014 Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 7

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 6: Housing demand supply dwelling type & housing backlog Dwelling type Housing backlog 6 643 Other 273 Servants quarters/granny flat Informal settlement 126 3579 Backyard shack 7 160 3 100 2011 2001 2925 House/flat/room in backyard Semi-detached house 909 196 Townhouse 201 Cluster house 1996 82 Flat or apartment The municipal housing backlog increases between 1996 and 2001 with 26, 20% and decreased between 2001 and 2011 with 0, 72% 291 Traditional dwelling 462 House 0 15 936 20000 10000 Households Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011 housing delivery 691 Number of Residential Buildings Completed 800 Annual Delivery of RDP Houses 700 600 700 500 600 500 379 400 300 200 100 0 Dwelling Houses Completed 2007 2008 Flats & Townhouses Completed 2009 2010 Dwelling Houses Smaller than 80 (m 2) 2011 2012 52 21 0 0 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Dwelling Houses Smaller than 80 (m 2) Location Total houses Thabazimbi Regorgile Northam Schilpadnest Jabulani Rooiberg Raphutivillage Donkerpoort Regorgile Informal Skierlik 70 450 6830 3500 300 150 200 300 800 100 The building plan statistics indicates that 0 RDP house was built in 2012. Annual housing delivery target: (IDP 2014/2015) Average annual delivery: (Stats. SA Building plans approved 2007 -2010) Current total number of units planned: (IDP 2014/2015) 2540 191 12 700 Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011 Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 8

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 7: Land Rent Analysis land rent The land rent theory is a geographical economic theory that refers to how the price and demand for real estate change as the distance from the central business district (CBD) increases. It states that different land users will compete with one another for land close to the city centre. Average Total Property value - Agricultural Property Average Total Property value - Business & Commercial Property R 140 R 100 Rand per/m² R 80 R 60 R 40 R 20 05 510 10 -1 5 15 -2 0 20 -2 5 25 -3 0 30 -3 5 35 -4 0 40 -4 5 45 -5 0 50 -5 5 55 -6 0 > 60 R 1 600 R 1 400 R 1 200 R 1 000 R 800 R 600 R 400 R 200 R 0 Time in min from CBD Average Total Property value - Residential Property R 1 400 R 900 R 800 R 700 R 600 R 500 R 400 R 300 R 200 R 100 R 0 Rand per/m² R 1 200 R 1 000 R 800 R 600 R 400 R 200 5 0 - 5 - 10 -1 5 15 -2 0 20 -2 5 25 -3 0 30 -3 5 35 -4 0 40 -4 5 45 -5 0 50 -5 5 55 -6 0 > 60 R 0 5 Rand per/m² Average Total Property value - Municipal Property 10 10 -1 5 15 -2 0 20 -2 5 25 -3 0 30 -3 5 35 -4 0 40 -4 5 45 -5 0 50 -5 5 55 -6 0 > 60 Rand per/m² R 120 Time in min from CBD Average Total Property value - State-Owned Property R 250 R 1 200 R 1 000 Rand per/m² Average Total Property value - Vacant Property R 150 R 100 R 50 R 800 R 600 R 400 R 200 0 - 5 510 10 -1 5 15 -2 0 20 -2 5 25 -3 0 30 -3 5 35 -4 0 40 -4 5 45 -5 0 50 -5 5 55 -6 0 > 60 R 0 Time in min from CBD R 0 0 -5 5 -10 10 -15 15 -20 20 -25 25 -30 30 -35 35 -40 40 -45 Time in min from CBD Source: Thabazimbi Valuation Roll 2013 -2014 Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 9

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 8: Water, sanitation & electricity water % Access to Piped Water: 2001 -2011 Access to Piped Water: 2011 No access to piped water Water on community stand: >200 m from dwelling Water on community stand: <200 m from dwelling Water inside yard Water inside dwelling 0 Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011 2 000 4 000 6 000 8 00010 00012 00014 000 Number of Households No access to piped water 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Water on community stand: >200 m from dwelling Water on community stand: <200 m from dwelling Water inside yard Water inside dwelling % in 2001 sanitation % in 2011 % Sanitation: 2001 - 2011 Other Access to Sanitation 2011 100% Other Bucket toilet Pit toilet without ventilation Pit toilet with ventilation (VIP) Chemical toilet Bucket toilet 80% Pit toilet without ventilation 60% Pit toilet with ventilation (VIP) Chemical toilet 40% Flush toilet (with septic tank) Flush toilet (connected to sewerage. . . Flush toilet (with septic tank) 20% None Sanitation 0 5000 10000 15000 Number of Households 20000 Flush toilet (connected to sewerage system) 0% % in 2001 % in 2011 None Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011 electricity % Source of Lighting: 2001 - 2011 Source of Lighting 2011 None 100% None 80% Solar Candles 60% Solar Paraffin 40% Candles Paraffin Gas 20% Gas Electricity 0% 0 5000 10000 15000 Number of Households 20000 25000 % in 2001 % in 2011 Source: Statistics South Africa, 2011 Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 10

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 9: Cost surface analysis cost surface analysis To develop land everywhere in the municipality does not necessarily cost the same. Often vacant land is developed at a cost significantly higher than elsewhere in the municipality. This cost surface map for the municipality will indicate the premium payable based on certain environmental and geological constraints. Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 11

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 10: Spatial development framework spatial development framework Source: Waterberg District Municipality, Spatial Development Framework 2009. Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 12

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 10: Spatial development framework accessibility analysis -CBD This map tests housing projects identified in the SDF in terms of how accessible these projects are to the CBD of the Municipality (essentially a test to see if proposals attempt a “compact city” design). From the map it is clear that the majority of projects would take longer than 25 minutes to access the CBD of Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 13

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 10: Spatial development framework accessibility analysis – active mines This map tests housing projects identified in the SDF in terms of how accessible these projects are to employment opportunities. Since mining is the major employer in the municipality, all active mines were used as origins. The map clearly indicates that a number of SDF residential proposals are located on the periphery of the municipality, more than 10 minutes away from employment opportunities. Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 14

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 10: Spatial development framework budget implications of the SDF The current housing backlog for Thabazimbi is approximately 6 643 units. Budget required to service Total Housing Backlog (at different densities) R 2 000 000 R 1 500 000 R 1 000 000 R 500 000 R 0 35 69 140 200 Gro. SS DENSITY (UNITS/HECTARE Water Sewer Electricity Roads & Storm water Top Structures The annual housing target for Thabazimbi LM must be is approximately 2 540 units per year in order to complete the planned projects for 2016/2017. Budget required to service Annual Housing Target (at different densities) R 800 000 R 700 000 R 600 000 R 500 000 R 400 000 R 300 000 R 200 000 R 100 000 R 0 35 69 140 200 Gro. SS DENSITY (UNITS/HECTARE Water Sewer Electricity Roads & Storm water Top Structures Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 15

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 11: Planning practises assessment summary The purpose of this practises assessment for the municipality was to: • audit planning capacity within the municipality, as it relates to; • land use management capacity; • spatial planning capacity; • audit the actual planning systems, tools and methodologies of the municipality; • long term development strategy; • spatial development frameworks; • integrated development plans; • land use management systems, land use schemes, zoning schemes or town planning schemes; • other policies and frameworks such as densification policies, nodal plans etc. ; • audit planning governance within the municipality; • processes used to compile and implement the plans listed in the previous point; • audit any software tools, systems and data used in the compilation of the above planning products or in support of planning governance. Town Planning Practises Assessment Statutory Compliance Non-statutory Plans/Policies Town Planning Activities Information Systems Organisational Tactics 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% scope of planning practises Long term strategic Integrated plan Development Plan (IDP)Spatial in place. Development Framework (SDF) in place Land Use Management Scheme (LUMS) in place Any requirements to include in future LUS? Elements the LUS is lacking? Is staff adequately trained to deal with land use management issues? Linkage with billing systems / LIS to record changes in land use / zoning / tariffs Adequate number of staff to deal with land use management in the municipality Information system in place to deal with amendments to the LUMS Land use data updated annually Land use data available LUMS include innovative practises to promote integration between strategic planning documents and LUMS "Informality" (this can refer to informal settlements, rural villages, or informal business) is accommodated within. . . Map 3 s in place All development controls reflected in the Scheme Clauses in place Amendments to the LUMS recorded LUMS updated on a regular basis Wall-to-wall land use management scheme in place Any requirements to include in future SDF? Elements the SDF is lacking? Staff adequately skilled to deal with SDF Adequate number of staff to deal with SDF Include basic guidelines/implications for the LUMS of the municipality Quantifies current social facilities and number of facilities needed to accommodate growth from GDS Implementation of urban edge or urban growth boundary Indicates areas of protection and conservation SDF defines the linkage and corridors between nodes or settlements SDF identifies growth areas, nodes and priority investment areas SDF includes desired spatial form and land use patterns for municipality SDF a reflection of the current development status in municipality Any requirements to include in future IDP? Elements the IDP is lacking? Includes key performance indicators and performance targets. Includes three year capital budget allocation Includes Spatial Development Framework (SDF) Identifies communities which do not have access to basic municipal services Assesses the existing level of development in the municipality, Expresses the municipality’s most critical developmental and internal transformation needs Incorporates the long term vision from GDS Incorporates national and provincial planning directives Identify long term development objectives Sets out 20 year(+) vision of the municipality in achieving its development objectives 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 80% 90% 100% Page 16

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 11: Planning practises assessment planning activities Building Plan Approval Development applications Consultation This section investigates the legislative requirements of having an IDP, SDF and land use scheme in place. Though not legislated, it also includes a long term strategic plan (e. g. a growth and development strategy). On the whole it the planning scope of practises in the municipality can be seen as “competent”. All the requirements of legislation are met. Internal and external stakeholders consulted Application finalised within allocated time span Town planning recommendation formulated Comments from stakeholders collated Applications distributed to internal and external stakeholders Regular site inspections held Electronic system available to deal with development applications Up to date amendment scheme register in place Linkage with valuation roll system to inform supplementary valuations Processes (including legal) in place to deal with non compliance of building. . . Certificates issued within allocated timespan Inspections carried out Application finalised within allocated time span Recommendation formulated Comments from stakeholders collated Applications distributed to internal and external stakeholders Regular site inspections held Electronic system available to deal with development applications Up to date building plan register in place 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% systems Spatial analysis and modelling Land tools information system The various planning tools and products at the disposal of a municipally are supported by various information systems. These systems can be relatively large and complex (e. g. an agent based transport and land use modelling system) or relatively simple (such as an excel spread sheet calculating the number of social facilities to be provided as for different population scenarios). Information systems can thus be defined in this particular context as the means by which skilled municipal officials use software and information to support the process of spatial restructuring. LIS is 'user-friendly' and readily accessible to all staff System stores historical data System links with LUMS System links with valuation roll System links with billing systems System links with GIS Models available to measure level of service for social facilities Models available to quantify need for social facilities Models available to forecast future land use based on population and economic growth (fro. . . Models available to forecast population growth (in Support of GDS) Networking with and participation at district or provincial GIS forums Partnerships in place to ensure access to provincial and national datasets GIS strategy in place GIS Staff use system and system functionality as appropriate for their role GIS is 'user-friendly' and readily accessible to all staff GIS is linked to the LUMS GIS stores historical data Cadastral records are accurately described using the Surveyor General standardised 21 digit. . . GIS can be linked to other systems (Billing, valuation roll, LIS) Cadastral changes are recorded and updated on a regular basis 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 80% 90% 100% Page 17

THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Municipal Profile Section 11: Planning practises assessment organisational tactics Change control The organisational tactics, or rather the extent to which the organisation support the Planning function can at best be described as being in its “awareness” phase. It is largely left up to individuals to up skill themselves or to acquire necessary information required for personal growth. More interaction with planning role-players are required for the planning function to grow the municipality. This includes access to information and networking with planners at other municipalities or other spheres of government. Organisation takes an active role in participating in steering groups/working parties and or preparing submissions on proposed legislative changes Organisation informs staff of legislative changes affecting their work Organisation monitors possible legislative changes or changes in standards that may have an impact on its operations or policies Human resources Is any skills required to ensure detail project proposals (e. g. design framework) is implemented? Project packaging and implementation? Is the planning function adequate (capacity, trainining, skills etc) to give effect to proposals from the SDF / other plans? Level of Town Planning expertise is appropriate to each job Staff regularly attend workshops as appropriate to close skill gaps Strategic alignment Skill gaps in Town Planning are assessed Corporate data required for Strategic Planning is easily available and used consistently across the organisation Customer KPIs for IDP and Planning function are aligned Town Planning policies and plans are well aligned and have strong linkages to ensure corporate objectives are achieved 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% human resources Function/Section Office of the Municipal Manager Planning & Human Settlement No. of Posts No. of employees Vacancies 23 12 11 Technical Services 244 173 71 Community Services 181 97 84 Planning & Economic Development 36 13 23 Source: Thabazimbi LM, Draft Annual Report 2010/2011. Thabazimbi Local Municipality : Municipal Profile. Developed by i@Consulting (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the Housing Development Agency - 2014 Page 18